Crafting as Therapy After A Horrific Three Months

Hi Everyone,

I know I have been gone for so long. Apologies for that. It's been a horrific three months and my health has taken a real beating. However, I'm taking each day as it comes and sometimes I have good days and sometimes I have "not-so-good" days.

I've been off work since the end of March really but I went back to work last week on a phased return. Each week I am increasing my hours a little and hopefully (fingers crossed) I am hoping to go back to work full time soon. My Doctors have said it is good for me to do things that relax me and calm me down so my card making has taken on a therapeutic element. I decided to concentrate on my colouring skills and develop my use of Promarkers since this is something I can do in one place. 

Trace bought me one of those laptop tables so I can have a steady surface to work on when I'm in bed or on the couch. Unfortunately now it's covered in ink but its wonderful for colouring on. I'm a messy crafter anyway so that's no surprise to Trace.

Anyway, I've put together my first card using a Promarker coloured image with the new skills I've been practising. There is so much inspiration out there and I have been like a sponge trying to absorb it all. Here is my latest card.....

I have decided to start listing my cards on eBay as a way to earn a bit of spending money. Trace also thinks its a good idea as I am still trying to shrink my stash size. I still have to go to the Doctors quite regularly and a counsellor as well but everyone seems happy with my progress so far and as long as I don't try to do too much too soon I should be fine.

Thanks for stopping by. Take care. x x

Twisted Sketches Card Sketch #50

Hi Everyone,

The latest Card Sketch is now live over at Twisted Sketches. This week's twist is Pretty ~ any how, any way! Using the sketch I thought it would be nice to keep this card simple. Here 'tis....

Head on over to Twisted Sketches and check out the other takes on the Sketch from the rest of the Design Team B. Then upload a link to your own. We'd love to see what you come up with. Thanks for stopping by. Take care. x x

Challenge 48 at Craft Your Passion

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The latest Challenge is now live over at Craft Your Passion. This week we were lucky enough to be sponsored by two sponsors ~  Fanyella and Wags N Whiskers. I got to play with one of the Wags N Whiskers images. The challenge this week is Anything Goes! Here is my card.....

Head on over to Craft Your Passion and upload your own creation using the linky tool. We'd love to see what you come up with. Thanks for stopping by. Take care. x x

Girly Time Over at Craft Your Passion

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This week's Challenge over at Craft Your Passion is now live. The Challenge this week is to create a project with a Girly Girl Theme. We got to play with Lauretta and Corrine's images this week. Here is my card....

I'm trying to improve my colouring with Pro-markers. I look at some of the colouring on people blogs and its so beautiful. I feel I just need to really work on my shading, highlights and low lights. I also got to play with another new purchase ~ some nestibilities. I still have a lot of playing to do but I did enjoy what little time I had. Watch this space.

Head on over to Craft Your Passion and check out the other gorgeous creations from the Design Team. Then upload your own Girly Girl creation using the linky tool. We'd love to see what you come up with. Thanks for stopping by. Take care. x x

Twisted Sketches Card Sketch #48

Hi Everyone,

I've been so out of it lately. There just don't seem to be enough hours in the day. The frustration is rising and I feel like I sooooo need a break. Unfortunately, I work in Local Government and we are facing huge job cuts at the moment so I cant take any time off. I can't tell you how much I am looking forward to April! A new financial year and a week off to spend with my son. Unfortunately Trace couldn't get the same time off but I'm hoping we can spend some quality family time after she finishes at 3 o'clock every day. I feel that my family is the only thing keeping me going at the moment.

Anyway, the latest card sketch is now live over at Twisted Sketches. This week's twist is fold ~ any how, any way! I went back to my tea bag folding days for this card. Here it is.....

Head on over to Twisted Sketches and check out the other gorgeous creations from the Design Team. Then upload a link to your own creation using the sketch provided. We'd love to see what you come up with. Thanks for stopping by. Take care. x x

Dude Time at Craft Your Passion

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The latest Challenge is now live over at Craft Your Passion. This week we got to play with some fab images from Dude Time Doodles. Their male images are such fun to use. Therefore it was only natural that the Challenge should be to create a Male Themed Card or Project. Here is my card.....

The girls have made some fantastic Male Themed creations. Head on over to Craft Your Passion to check them out. Then upload  your own Male Themed creation. We'd love to see what you come up with. Thanks for stopping by. Take care. x x

Distressing Times at Twisted Sketches

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The latest Card Sketch is now up over at Twisted Sketches. This week's twist is distress ~ any how, any way! The girls have done a fab job with the sketch ~ absolutely stunning! Head on over to Twisted Sketches and check them out then upload a link to your own creation. We'd love to see what you come up with. Thanks for stopping by. Take care. x x